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Textbook F.A.Q.

What are used books?
  • Used books are either bought back from students or purchased from nationwide wholesalers. We strive to bring in as many used books as possible to save students money.
    • What are textbook rentals?
  • Essentially renting a textbook is acquiring the the textbook needed for your class at a lower cost.
  • For more information, see the Rental Information page.
    • What do the different options for textbooks mean?
  • REQUIRED: Materials of instruction tied to course level content or course level goal(s) through at least one of the following options:  assigned reading, test or quiz, homework, presentation, assignment, project, or other assessment.  The materials of instruction are necessary to complete some course requirements.
    • REQUIRED CHOOSE ONE: Students choose between purchase, rent, Digital E-text, and access code.
  • RECOMMENDED: Related course materials that may be suitable as supplemental resource or provide additional information for particular interest in that program of study.
  • OPTIONAL: Optional materials are for students that prefer a print copy in addition to digital materials provided via Learning Management System and course fee.
  • NO TEXT REQUIRED: There is no textbook for this course.
  • RELATED BOOKSTORE PRODUCTS: These products are reference materials and study aids that can help students study, which are selected and carried by the bookstore. These products are not requested by the instructor/department.
    • What is the bookstore's textbook refund policy?
  • All refunds must be accompanied by a valid sales receipt! Textbooks may not be returned or exchanged if:
      o The plastic shrink wrap has been opened or removed
      o A new textbook has been highlighted or written in
      o The textbook has been damaged
      o The accompanying CD or study aids are missing
      o Any online/access codes are opened
      o Past the return policy deadline on the back of the receipt
  • For more information, please visit our Return Policy page.
    • How do I get my textbooks?
  • You must have your Student ID
  • You can come in to the store to purchase textbooks.
  • You can order textbooks online and choose the campus you wish to pick your book(s) up at as your shipping method.
      o EAST PEORIA shipping method can be picked up at East Peoria Bookstore.
      o PEORIA shipping method can be picked up at Student Enrollment Services in Arbor Hall, Room 02.
      o UPS/USPS will be sent to the Ship To address on the Online Order
      o You must have your Confirmation Number and Student ID to pick up Online Orders
  • For more information about ordering textbooks online, visit our How to Order page or see Web Order FAQ & Troubleshooting.
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